Divergent isn't just another book in a long line of dystopian novels – it really is something else. It's the first book in the compelling series by Veronica Roth, set in future dystopian Chicago, where people have been split into five factions according to their personal qualities. Beatrice Prior is faced with the impossible task of choosing whether to betray her family and leave Abnegation, the faction she has grown up in, or take the giant leap to a whole new way of life somewhere else.

Beatrice decides to transfer to Dauntless, the faction known for bravery, and must strive to ignore her Abnegation, selfless qualities, and become somebody new. With secrets to hide, and skills to learn, Tris struggles with her new fears, friends, and enemies; plus there's the potential for a love interest in the shape of Four, a Dauntless initiate trainer. Will Tris be able to decipher the mysteries he's hiding?

Divergent is extremely thought-provoking, questioning the meaning behind a nickname, and the idea of compressing a personality in order to fit in with the people around you.

With it having been compared to The Hunger Games, and Harry Potter, I was sceptical; however, as soon as I picked up the book, I was hooked. Roth creates an engaging story with cliffhangers throughout and something new to discover in every chapter, forcing you to read on. If you haven't already, I highly recommend reading the whole trilogy, with Divergent coming to cinemas in the UK later this year.

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